OBJECTIVE:

Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid, Founding Director and Distinguished Professor at UCSI University’s International Institute for Science Diplomacy and Sustainability, delivered his keynote “Bridging Nations through Science: Shaping Future Diplomats for an Interconnected World” at the prestigious Cyberjaya Conversations Summit 2025—an event officiated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia and attended by regional leaders, policymakers and global innovators.

His session highlighted how science diplomacy is becoming an essential bridge for ASEAN to navigate shared challenges and build resilient partnerships. Drawing on his extensive global and academic leadership, he underscored the importance of building future-ready diplomats anchored in evidence-based policy and cross-border cooperation. The Summit’s high-level platform provided the perfect stage for his insights to inspire regional dialogue and action toward a more connected and competitive ASEAN.